Volcano Corporation Announces Execution Of Agreement To Purchase Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter Product Line From Medtronic

Volcano Corporation (Nasdaq: VOLC ), a leading developer and manufacturer of precision guided therapy tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, said today it has signed an agreement to acquire the Pioneer Plus™ diagnostic ultrasound transducer and percutaneous catheter from Medtronic, Inc.